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Course on Introduction to Cosmology

12/03/2022 - 13/03/2022 @ 11:00 - 13:00 -

12th and 13th March. In this short course, major topics such as the beginning of the Universe, the formation of primordial elements, how the first structures were created, why we need dark matter and why the Universe is accelerating are addressed.

Messier Marathon 2022

02/04/2022 - 03/04/2022 @ 16:00 - 6:00 -

2 April. On this night, we set ourselves to observe through the telescope the maximum possible number of galaxies, nebulae and open and globular clusters from the 110 objects belonging to the Messier catalog built by Charles Messier, the french astronomer of the 18th century.

Astronomy for kids

20/08/2022 @ 14:00 - 19:00 -

20th August. Introductory course to Astronomy aimed especially at children from 6 to 12 years old. Tackles various topics such as the seasons of the year, space exploration and even the beginning of the Universe. An ideal program for parents and children with many experiments to do and build.

MonsarAstro

02/09/2022 - 04/09/2022 @ 14:00 - 13:00 -

On the 2nd, 3rd and 4th of September, Reguengos de Monsaraz and the Alqueva Lake Observatory will host a star party with the participation of researchers and amateur astronomers and all those who want to share their experiences of observation and astronomical photography. Free entry but requires registration.

Leonids meteor shower

17/11/2022 - 18/11/2022 @ 18:30 - 20:30 -

17, 18 November. The Leonids is produced by dust grains left behind by comet Tempel-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1865. They produce up to 15 meteors per hour at its peak.